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Description
Gymnastics: Uneven Parallel Bars by Joanne Mattern is a nonfiction book designed for middle grade readers (grades 4-8) that teaches the fundamentals of competing on the uneven parallel bars. The book covers essential equipment, proper grip techniques, basic skills, and training methods required for this gymnastics apparatus. Readers learn about the history of the sport, the rules of competition, and what to expect from coaching sessions.
Quick Summary
Get ready to swing into action and discover the secrets behind those gravity-defying moves on the uneven parallel bars that make spectators gasp. Readers will love learning the real training techniques, the cool specialized equipment, and how gymnasts build the strength and coordination to perform those amazing aerial flips and releases. If You Were a Quadrilateralr kid loves high-energy sports stories like the "Gymnast" series by Lynn Manuel or books about gymnastics adventures, they'll be hooked on this behind-the-scenes look at competitive bar routines. Perfect for kids in grades 4 through 8 who are fascinated by gymnastics and want to understand what it takes to compete at a higher level.